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May 1st, 2018 at 10:17 AM

A Canadian personal trainer Cole Robinson is advocating a new weight-loss method known as the Snake Diet. It is a new and questionable way to lose weight quickly. Robinson claims that his creation can “challenge everything you thought you knew...
April 24th, 2018 at 2:05 PM

The Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health have urged the government to take more action in tackling the issue of childhood obesity in the UK. According to child healthcare professionals, fast food outlets should be banned from operating...
April 20th, 2018 at 12:00 PM

There are many benefits to enjoying a meal alone. There is ample time for reflection, it allows you to take a break, there’s a chance to meet new people and you have total control of where you go and what you do. However, there is a stigma...
April 17th, 2018 at 12:23 PM

Airline food has a notoriously bad reputation. Anyone who has travelled via plane has more than likely faced such food. Typically, airline food is known to be bland and stodgy with little variety or nutrition. However, that could be set to change as...
April 12th, 2018 at 11:52 AM

Veganism has long been the subject of jokes. However, times have certainly changed as veganism has become an extremely popular lifestyle choice. Over 3.5 million people in Britain alone identify as vegan, so plant-based living has certainly taken...
April 3rd, 2018 at 3:58 PM

Plant-based alternatives to meat are in serious demand as they are gradually becoming more accessible. American companies like Impossible Foods and Beyond Meat are using science to provide the texture and taste of meat without slaughtering animals....
March 29th, 2018 at 4:14 PM

The UK’s largest food distribution charity, FareShare, has revealed that only 17,000 tonnes of the 270,000 tonnes of edible surplus food in the supply chain is redistributed to charities each year. As a result, the government is being urged to...
March 29th, 2018 at 11:04 AM

Silicon Valley is the technology haven found in the southern San Francisco Bay area of California. It is home to many start-up and global technology companies. Some of its most impressive companies to originate there include Facebook, Apple and...
March 16th, 2018 at 3:27 PM

The Marine Conservation Society (MCS) is urging the British public to seek alternatives to the most popular seafood items. Choosing from a wider range of fish, will put less pressure on individual fisheries thus, demand for more sustainable and...
March 15th, 2018 at 5:20 PM

Vegetarian and vegan diets have been found to have many health benefits. Plant-based diets have been said to reduce the risk of obesity, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. As a result, it is easy to assume that all plant-based foods are healthy –...
March 5th, 2018 at 4:07 PM

Technology has allowed people to gain unique information about their nutrition and fitness. Various tracking apps allow people to view the daily impact of their sleeping patterns, fitness levels and what they eat. Having such information readily...
February 27th, 2018 at 3:55 PM

In an attempt to aid ever-increasing obesity levels, Weight Watchers has launched a scheme in the USA which gives teenagers an opportunity to join for free. Although the company may have had good intentions, critics have slammed the move. A...
February 20th, 2018 at 4:19 PM

Urban farming refers to when crops are grown in cities. During and immediately after World War II, urban farming was popular in Europe and North America when resources were scarce. In more recent years, the interest in city agriculture has been...
February 19th, 2018 at 2:36 PM

Foods that are ultra-processed are factory made and include various ingredients many people might not know of. They include items such as: instant noodles, ready meals, cakes and confectionery. These foods account for half of all food bought and...
February 16th, 2018 at 4:37 PM

For anyone who is trying to lose weight, they are often faced with many ‘before and after’ pictures. These are often used as undeniable proof that a certain diet and exercise regime has worked. Additionally, it acts as an indicator of progress a...
February 9th, 2018 at 4:22 PM

Anyone who is present on social media (Instagram in particular) has most likely heard about clean eating. It’s a fashionable food trend loved by fitness advocates and the social media elite. A clean diet usually consists of plenty of organic fruit...
February 6th, 2018 at 4:29 PM

During the Christmas period, the British public collectively spent a large amount of money on indulgent food. Following this splurge, January spending is a complete contrast. The average household spent £1.6bn less on food in January compared to...
February 6th, 2018 at 3:29 PM

Meat production has long been an issue in the public eye. Animal rights and environmental activists alike have long disapproved of the production and use of animals for food. New research and methods may have led to a breakthrough that wouldn’t...
January 30th, 2018 at 5:12 PM

Results from a new study have concluded that Britain has the unhealthiest diet in Europe. According to the data, ultra-processed junk food is the reason behind Britain’s unhealthy eating habits. Eating large amounts of these foods will lead to an...
January 25th, 2018 at 1:41 PM

There is a certain image that has surrounded white van drivers for a long time. They are traditionally viewed as people who prefer to eat unhealthy food and detest exercise. However, many are choosing to improve their health and ditch their...
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